Summer holiday safety advice

Summer holiday safety advice

Over the last few weeks various reports have been received regarding incidents of criminal damage and anti-social behaviour in the village being caused by some young people. Its the summer holidays and I'm sure that we all want all young people to have an enjoyable safe summer where they can explore the fantastic surroundings.

The main issues which are being reported are,

Theft of items from properties which are then being used to create "den" spaces. While the dens in themselves are not a problem, in the last few weeks the dens have been destroyed by others and the contents thrown into local waterways, this causes blockages and following on from the flood last year this could then be a serious problem. This also includes food litter which is often left in the water.

People deviating from rights of way and footpaths, entering private gardens and causing damage to trees, plants, foliage, wildlife structures and property to gain access to streams and rivers.

Entering sports ground and pitches during matches or training sessions and when being asked to leave for their own safety becoming abusive and leaving litter behind.

Walking or cycling between Nether Heyford and Bugbrooke down the middle, weaving in and out of traffic. Please ensure if you do use these routes you stay to one side facing oncoming traffic and wearing bright clothing and not using your mobile phone or listening to music as this can be distracting.

The majority of those that I have encountered in this area are fantastic examples of young people so this will be the minority causing issues and may be from other areas. While these incidents might seem minor they could constitute criminal damage, theft and public order if left to get out of control.

Please can you share these details with any young people in your care and remind them of how they should behave when out and about in the community.

If you are having issues in your area these can be reported to the police using 101 or 999 in an emergency or online at www.northants.police.uk

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Emma Teagles
(Northamptonshire Police, Police Community Support Officer, NS1 Deanshanger, Grange Park)